Felt Bicycle - How to Mount Thru Axle Wheels

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How to mount thru axle wheels
With the conventional thru axle system slide the thru axle through fork and hub in a
way that the head of the Allen bolt (a) comes to a rest on the right side, (the chain
side of the bicycle).
Once the axle is mounted, gently cycle the fork a few times, thus excluding the
chance of the axle getting jammed. Screw the nut onto the axle and tighten it
according to the enclosed instructions of the fork manufacturer.
To lock the axle, finish by tightening the four Allen bolts at the front of the fork,
according to the enclosed instructions of the fork manufacturer.
Check the bolts after one to two operating hours and then every 20 hours.
If your bike is equipped with a Maxle thru axle system with quick-releases, put
the wheel into the fork and mount the rotor in the brake calliper (b). Bring the wheel
into the correct position between the drop-outs and slide the axle with the open
Maxle quick-release lever from the right side through the drop-out and the hub.
As soon as the axle thread engages with the thread of the left drop-out, tighten it
by turning the whole Maxle clockwise until tight.
Close the Maxle thru axle quick-release lever like a usual quick-release lever. From
the start of the closing movement up to about the first half of its travel the lever
should move very easily without clamping the wheel, whereas over the second half
of its travel the force you need to move it should increase considerably. Towards
the end of its travel the lever should be very hard to move. Use the palm of your
hand while your fingers pull on an immovable part, such as the fork leg, but not on
a spoke or the rotor. In its end position the quick-release lever should be tight so
that it can no longer be turned.
Do not use any other tools to fix the axle. A too tight fixing of the axle can
damage the axle or the fork leg.
In any case make yourself familiar with the user manual of the respective
fork manufacturer.
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